I Want to Be a Sports Agent is a new blog for future sports agents. If you’re interested in that part of the sports business, this blog is being set up as a place for you to discuss the profession. Stop by and say hi.
Posted by David Pinto at 4:36 pm | Agents | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 31, 2005
A Big Game, Half a World Away
Dick Scanlon recalls a big game of 2005. It was played in Tampa Bay, but celebrated in Japan. Hideo Nomo was going for his 200th major league win: Nor did anybody care much about Nomo, except for a pack of about 30 Japanese journalists assigned to cover his every move and record his every word. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:54 am | Pitchers | Permalink | 4 Comments
December 31, 2005
Tejada and Perlozzo
Sam Perlozzo is trying to speak with Tejada about Miguel’s gripes, but can’t get trhough to him: Whether he stays or goes, Orioles manager Sam Perlozzo would like a chance to hear Tejada’s gripes first-hand. Perlozzo has twice left messages on Tejada’s answering machine, but neither was returned. Since then, at least one of Tejada’s […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:03 am | Players | Permalink | 11 Comments
December 30, 2005
Remembering the Mets
Bob Sikes was a trainer for the Mets from 1980 through 1991. He started in their minor league system and worked his way up to assistant trainer with the major league team from 1985 to 1991. He’s writing a remembrance of that time and is looking for a publisher. Here’s a sample of his writing […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:51 pm | History | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 30, 2005
Gumby is Still Available
I thought Pokey Reese might be a solution to the Red Sox hole at shortstop, but the Florida Marlins signed him. Reese can’t hit, but he had a good glove at short, so at least he could have provided the Sox with some defense. He’ll be flashing the leather in Miami, instead.
Posted by David Pinto at 12:00 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 6 Comments
December 30, 2005
Stenson Trial
The alledged murderers of Dernell Stenson are set to go on trial. It looks like one of them will cop a plea to avoid the death penalty. Court records suggest that a psychological exam of suspect Reginald Riddle caused a panel of prosecutors to reconsider seeking the death penalty. The trial for Riddle, 21, is […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:38 am | Crime | Permalink | No Comments
December 29, 2005
GM Tejada
Miguel Tejada continues to be upset with the Orioles lack of moves: “If the Orioles don’t do anything, I want them to trade me because I am tired of losing,” Tejada said before a winter league game. If he isn’t traded by the Orioles, Tejada said he would “respect the game as I have always […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:32 pm | Players | Permalink | 23 Comments
December 29, 2005
Hendricks Laid to Rest
Funeral services for Elrod Hendricks were held today. At least 50 former Orioles players, coaches and clubhouse personnel were in attendance, including Hall of Famers Earl Weaver, Brooks Robinson, Jim Palmer and Eddie Murray, as well as Cal Ripken, Boog Powell, Rick Dempsey, Ken Singleton, Mike Flanagan, B.J. Surhoff and Paul Blair. That’s certainly an […]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:23 pm | Deaths | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 29, 2005
Official Millwood
Kevin Millwood officially joined the Texas Rangers today. As expected, the Rangers are calling the deal a four-year contract. Millwood put up a good attitude about the park: The steady righthander, last year?s American League ERA leader, said the ballpark?s powers of ERA destruction were of no consequence. He signed a four-year, $48 million deal […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:21 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 9 Comments
December 29, 2005
Schuerholz Part III
Talking Chop finishes up their three part interview with John Schuerholz of the Atlanta Braves.
Posted by David Pinto at 3:17 pm | Interviews | Permalink | No Comments
December 29, 2005
McGinely on Baseball
Jon Weisman interviews John C. McGinley of Scrubs on his favorite subject, baseball.
Posted by David Pinto at 3:02 pm | Interviews | Permalink | No Comments
December 29, 2005
Scrubbing Baseball
Jon Weisman interviews John C. McGinley of Scrubs on his favorite subject, baseball.
Posted by David Pinto at 2:51 pm | Interviews | Permalink | No Comments
December 29, 2005
Rooting for the Jays
A Red Sox fan explains why he’s rooting for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Posted by David Pinto at 12:51 pm | Team Evaluation | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 29, 2005
Missing Charlie O.
Maury Brown misses Charlie Finley. He’s writing a two part series on the former A’s owner at Baseball Analysts. Part I is here. It would be nice to have a dissident voice like Finley’s among today’s ownership. Selig does a very good job of keeping all arguments between the owner in house, but I’d love […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:33 am | History | Permalink | No Comments
December 29, 2005
Pittsburgh Pirates Randa
The Pirates signed Joe Randa on Wednesday to play third base. I like the spin by the author of the article: Randa, 36, hit 17 home runs and drove in 68 runs while batting .276 with a .335 on-base percentage for the Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres last season. Over the course of his […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:19 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 7 Comments
December 29, 2005
Scraping the Mound at Shea
Chad Bradford signed with the Mets yesterday. “When you’re a guy with a unique delivery and you switch leagues and guys have no history with you, it’s a great advantage,” Met pitching coach Rick Peterson said yesterday. “He’s been a dominant ground-ball pitcher. Before the back problem, he was a premier right-on-right specialty guy because […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:08 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 8 Comments
December 29, 2005
Byrnes Baby Byrnes
The Diamondbacks found their stop-gap in center field by signing Eric Byrnes to a one-year contract. Byrnes doesn’t have a great OBA for his career. Josh Byrnes was talking about a better OBA for the team yesterday, but I don’t see how this move helps that.
Posted by David Pinto at 9:38 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 28, 2005
Baseball Musings Radio Show
If you missed tonight’s show, you can hear the recorded version here. It’s also available on demand at TPSRadio.
Posted by David Pinto at 9:16 pm | Podcasts | Permalink | 11 Comments
December 28, 2005
Baseball Musings Radio Show
The Baseball Musings Radio Show is coming up in a little while at 8 PM EST. You can leave questions during the show in the TPSRadio Chat Room.
Posted by David Pinto at 7:14 pm | Broadcasts | Permalink | 3 Comments
December 28, 2005
Leading Off
I was doing some research for my radio show tonight, and I wanted to see just how good Damon was as a leadoff man. Here’s a table of OBA batting in the #1 slot over the last three seasons, minimum of 500 plate appearances: Batter OBA Jason Kendall 0.386 Derek Jeter 0.380 Ryan Freel 0.377 […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:14 pm | Offense | Permalink | 15 Comments
December 28, 2005
Christmas Garland
The White Sox and Jon Garland avoided salary arbitration today and put off free agency for two years. Chicago inked Garland to a three-year contract: Garland, who was scheduled to become a free agent after the 2006 season, will earn $7 million next season and $10 and $12 million the two following years. Garland, 26, […]
Posted by David Pinto at 1:52 pm | Transactions | Permalink | 7 Comments
December 28, 2005
Baseball Musings Radio Show
The Baseball Musings radio show will be on TPSRadio tonight at 8 PM EDT. Check out their other sports programming as well. You can also call in at 888-985-0555 and leave a question for the show, or stop by the chat room at TPSRadio during the broadcast and leave a comment. Also, feel free to […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:53 am | Cheating | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 28, 2005
Calling All Jays Fans
Richard Griffin is calling out the Blue Jays fans: Many are the fans who for the last four years were outspoken in boycotting the Jays because they were clearly not trying to compete. These same fans must now step up and spend their own money to buy tickets for a team that has committed the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:53 am | Attendance | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 28, 2005
Byrnes on the Deal
Josh Byrnes talks about the Troy Glaus deal and the future of the Diamondbacks. “There are a lot of ways to score runs,” Byrnes said. “I think last year the Diamondbacks were third in home runs and 10th in runs. I think our lineup this year will probably have a little less power and a […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:25 am | Trades | Permalink | 1 Comment
December 27, 2005
Glaus Flies to the Blue Jays
The Blue Jays and Diamondbacks completed the deal for Troy Glaus today. The Arizona Diamondbacks traded power-hitting Troy Glaus and top minor league shortstop prospect Sergio Santos to the Toronto Blue Jays on Tuesday for gold glove second baseman Orlando Hudson and pitcher Miguel Batista. The Blue Jays were not exactly weak at third base. […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:21 pm | Trades | Permalink | 17 Comments
December 27, 2005
The Battle for Second
Jose Vidro joins Alfonso Soriano in not wanting to move from second base. Soriano has said he won’t change positions, and Vidro said he won’t either. Soriano “is a tremendous plus for the team. But I’m a bit confused about what can happen if he doesn’t want to play left field,” Vidro told the local […]
Posted by David Pinto at 5:24 pm | Defense | Permalink | 6 Comments
December 27, 2005
Red Sox Summation
Talking Baseball sums up the Red Sox off season.
Posted by David Pinto at 4:03 pm | Team Evaluation | Permalink | 7 Comments
December 27, 2005
Back to the Pen
Former closer Jeff Reardon is closed in right now after being arrested for robbing a jewelry store: A four-time all-star who earned more than $2 million a season at the height of his 16-year career, Reardon walked into a jewelry store on Monday and “handed an employee a note stating that they were being robbed […]
Posted by David Pinto at 12:32 pm | Crime | Permalink | 14 Comments
December 27, 2005
What do the Indians See in Jason Johnson?
The Cleveland Indians signed former Oriole and Tiger Jason Johnson to a one-year, $4 million contract. He’ll take the spot in the rotation occupied by Kevin Millwood. Johnson has a 4.88 ERA. Why did Cleveland agree to put such a pitcher in their rotation? Let’s look at his walk and strikeout rates over his career: […]
Posted by David Pinto at 12:07 pm | Free Agents | Permalink | 5 Comments
December 27, 2005
Millwood Parks a Contract
The Texas Rangers land a big name free agent pitcher, signing Kevin Millwood to a quasi five-year deal: Millwood is the first pitcher to get a five-year deal from Texas since Chan Ho Park. The Rangers had said repeatedly that they wouldn’t give out five-year contracts for pitchers again after the club’s ill-fated signing of […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:01 am | Free Agents | Permalink | 12 Comments